Vice Adm. James Syring replaces Lt. Gen. Patrick
O'Reilly, who was the subject of a DoD Inspector
General report on his alleged abusive management
style. In May, the IG recommended
appropriate corrective action against O'Reilly.

The White House pick for Air Force chief of staff was confirmed by the Senate Thursday as members of Congress continued to press the service for answers about the widening sex scandal at a Texas air base.